High School Paraprofessional - Class Proctor - Civitas Education Partners

High School Paraprofessional - Class Proctor Job Description

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Reports To: Principal/Assistant Principal

Position Summary:

Informed by the school's mission, paraprofessional class proctors will supervise students and ensure that all students acquire the knowledge and skills required for academic progress and achievement, as defined by curricular and instructional objectives and overarching school goals. Paraprofessional class proctors provide instructional assistance and support for learners who are working independently or with a virtual instructor. Paraprofessional class proctors work with students individually or in small groups providing supervision and instructional, assessment, emotional, and behavioral support appropriate to maintain order and support a positive, orderly class environment.

Paraprofessional class proctors are responsible to reflect the mission and guiding principles of the school, to help students uphold the rules and standards of the Student Code of Conduct, to build positive and collaborative relationships with students, staff, parents, and other Meridian Charter Schools stakeholders with transparency and accountability that best ensures student academic and personal achievement.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are generally representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Key Competencies/Duties:

Provide in-class supervision of students who are working independently or with a virtual instructional program.

• Actively facilitate and support student independence and participation with learning through the synchronous virtual instruction or independent learning assignments..
• Assist students with operating and navigating technology including basic troubleshooting of device operations, cameras, learning platforms, and learning tools.
• Support the virtual teacher or the maintenance of an orderly learning context by maintaining a positive, engaging, and safe classroom environment grounded in effective classroom management strategies.
• Provide supervision to assigned students in the classroom.
• Record accurate student attendance and communicate student progress and/or concerns on a regular basis to the assigned school administrator or other professional staff, as appropriate.
• Support student progress on independent learning projects/assignments or virtual learning programs.

Provide services and supports to promote participation, engagement, and pro-social interactions in the classroom for diverse learners.

• Support the development and maintenance of an orderly, safe classroom environment for all students.
• Under the direction of the case manager, implement accommodations for diverse learners.
• Implement behavioral plans designed by the IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and reinforcing learning concepts under the direction of the Special Education Coordinator.
• Model positive behavior for assigned students (e.g. interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, homework processes, social interaction, etc.) for the purpose of providing educational and life skills training.
• Intervene to prevent or address disciplinary infractions and seek the support of the administrative team or designee in regards to chronic conduct concerns.
• Collect and report data on behavior, as requested or needed.

Demonstrate a dedication to collaboration, innovation, and flexible approaches to professional practice.

• Participate positively and productively in department, school, network, and parent meetings.
• Actively participate in the development and implementation of new paraprofessional techniques and approaches to working with diverse learners.
• Actively participate in discussions and programs to improve student performance, experience, attendance, conduct.
• Attend IEP meetings when requested.

Attend to and fulfill professional obligations as defined by the school and network.

• Arrive on-time to assignments.
• Take initiative to provide needed supports.
• Attend school and network professional learning and collaboration days to improve skills, give and receive feedback, and be open to coaching, mentoring, partnerships.
• Promptly return phone calls and answer emails within 24-48 weekday hours.
• Follow school and network policies and protocols.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with staff, students, families, and community partners.
• Other duties as assigned, within the framework of the collective bargaining agreement.

Reflect, support, and promote the mission and vision of the school as well as the principles of D.E.I.

• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
• Support the creation of inclusive, identity-affirming spaces for students.
• Implement professional practice and responsibilities, demonstrating cultural competence.
• Implement D.E.I principles in interactions with members of the school community.

Qualifying Education/Licensure:

• High School Diploma (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
• Illinois State Board of Education Paraprofessional License or comparable, current out-of-state licensure (Required)
• Bilingual Spanish/English (Strongly Preferred)

Other Qualifications:

• Experience supervising students or youth in a classroom or similar environment (Strongly Preferred)
• Experience in urban school setting (Strongly Preferred)
• Expertise in managing behavior proactively, strategically and through positive reinforcement and restorative practices (Required)
• Experience working with students with a host of disabilities (Strongly Preferred)
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, verbally and in writing (Required)
• Experience working with educational technology (i.e. laptops, projectors, etc.) (Strongly Preferred)
• Experience working with online platforms (i.e. Google Documents and Forms, email, etc.) (Strongly preferred)
• Fundamental understanding of human development principles as related to children and adolescents (Required)
• Flexibility, adaptability, and creativity with respect to problem solving (Required)
• A strong desire to advocate, support, and encourage students with learning, physical, and emotional challenges (Required)
• A positive attitude (Required)

Salary and Benefits

Meridian Charter Schools provides a highly competitive salary and benefits package. We are also committed to supporting professional growth and membership in local, state and national educational organizations.